Finance
Millions of people in the U.S. are running out of time to decide whether to enroll in Obamacare plans with exponentially higher premiums in 2026 — and Monday is the last day to do so for coverage that begins Jan. 1. For people who are covered by Affordable Care Act health-insurance plans, premiums are going […]
Last year, scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission by adults age 60 and older reached $2.4 billion, up 26.3% from $1.9 billion in 2023 and 300% from $600 million in 2020, according to the FTC’s annual report to Congress, released earlier this month. The increase is driven by scams that involve individual losses of […]
This holiday season, U.S. shoppers are expected to spend $18–20 billion using BNPL. On average, each BNPL user puts down $450–$500 in installments for gifts, electronics, and more. Who uses it most? Younger adults and tech-savvy shoppers lean heavily on BNPL for electronics, clothing, and gifts. While it can make holiday shopping more affordable in the short term, carrying […]
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an eye-popping $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, leaving the massive prize up for grabs. The winning numbers for the Dec. 13 drawing were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58 and the Powerball number was 16, but no one claimed the top prize. While the jackpot went […]
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While nobody snagged the $930 million Powerball jackpot – this year’s second-largest prize – […]
The Powerball jackpot has now ballooned to an estimated $930 million after no winners were declared in Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials said. The winning numbers for Monday were 8-32-52-56-64 and Powerball 23. The estimated jackpot on Monday was $875 million, which would be the seventh-largest prize in the game’s history, according to Powerball. The […]
A new notice released by TSA officials states that starting February 1, 2026, going through airport security without federally approved identification will cost you more than just extra time. TSA first unveiled this change in a notice published on November 20, in which it was stated that travelers “…will be required to pay an $18 fee.” In […]
The Trump administration has unveiled a $12 billion one-time payment program—Farm Bridge Assistance—for farmers impacted by tariff hikes, especially those growing soybeans and corn. Announced during a White House event with farmers, the aid comes amid rising input costs and declining crop prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined the rollout, […]
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts amid concerns about tariff-driven price hikes. U.S. shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online, up 9.1% from 2024 on the year’s biggest shopping day, according to Adobe […]
As kids put together their wish lists, parents are gearing up to shop this holiday season. The most popular items kids are asking for this year are toys and electronics, including items like Barbie dolls, Legos, the iPhone 17 and an Oura ring, according to an October survey of over 1,000 adults published by Intuit Credit Karma. Tickets […]
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